July 13, 2006
Wylie Crisanti selected to lead Monarch lacrosse program
Former Division I head coach takes over a team that finished 11-4 in 2006
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  St. Francis University head women's lacrosse coach Wylie Crisanti has accepted the same position at Methodist College, Athletics Director Bob McEvoy announced Thursday.  He takes over for Beth Brundage, who led the Monarchs to an 11-4 finish in her one season at the helm of the Monarch lacrosse program. release

May 25, 2006
Lindsey West named All-Region
USA South Player of the Year had 89 points on the season
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  Methodist senior midfielder Lindsey West continued her impressive postseason adding one more honor this week.  West, the USA South Conference's Player of the Year, was named first team All-Chesapeake Region. release


 

April 16, 2006

Twelve Methodist athletes named to all-tournament teams
Jessica Hutzul named softball MVP; Adam Horton men's golf medalist

BURLINGTON, NC-  Twelve Methodist athletes earned recognition on USA South All-Tournament teams this past weekend at the Spring Sports Festival in Burlington, NC.  Adam Horton led his golf team to the Conference title shooting a 145 winning the medalist honors.  Pitcher Jessica Hutzul led the 38-6 Monarchs to the Tournament championship and was named the Most Valuable Player. release  

April 16, 2006

Methodist competes for six tournament championships in first ever Spring Sports Festival
Softball and Men's Golf teams win titles; Tennis teams fall in finals

BURLINGTON, NC- Methodist College entered the first ever USA South Spring Sports festival this past weekend in Burlington, North Carolina with the high hopes of going six for six.  That is, winning conference tournament championships in all six spring sports- baseball, softball, lacrosse, men's golf, and men's and women's tennis- offered by the USA South

Conference. release 

April 12, 2006
Holcomb named Player of the Week
Sophomore scores eight goals in 18-4 win over Shenandoah
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The USA South Conference has named Bridget Holcomb as the Lacrosse Player of the Week for the week ending April 9th. release


 

April 11, 2006
11-3 Monarchs put seven on All-Conference team
West named Player of the Year; McGrath and McGonagle also named to the first team
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its
All-Conference awards for lacrosse.  Seven Monarchs were recognized with conference honors.  Methodist College's Lindsey West has been named the Player of the Year.  In addition, Lauren McGonagle, and Bridgette McGrath were all named to the first team.  Second team members include Bridget Holcomb, Katelyn Cushman, and Jenna Nobles.  Kali Rodriguez received honorable mention recognition.  release 
 

April 8, 2006
Methodist buries Shenandoah 18-4
West and McGrath play final home game; Methodist secures #3 seed in conference tourney
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Methodist women’s lacrosse ended their impressive regular season in typical fashion- lots of goals, and another win.  The Monarchs defeated visiting Shenandoah University 18-4 to finish at 11-3 and 4-2 in USA South play. release 





April 3, 2006
Methodist routs Presbyterian College 24-6
McGonagle and Rodriguez score six goals each
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Monarchs handed the Presbyterian College women’s lacrosse team a 24-6 defeat on Friday afternoon as five different players for Methodist notched three or more goals. The Monarchs improved to 10-3 overall, while PC remains winless at 0-11. release



 

March 25, 2006
Winning Streak Snapped- Methodist falls at CNU
West and Holcomb net three goals a piece
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Methodist Monarch lacrosse team had its winning streak snapped Saturday at Christopher Newport 13-9.  The Monarchs had won a program best nine straight.  The loss makes Methodist 9-3 overall and 3-2 in the USA South. release



 

March 21, 2006
Nine straight! Monarchs set school record for victories in 21-4 rout
West ties school career record for goals as Methodist whips North Carolina Wesleyan
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Methodist Monarch lacrosse team reached more new heights on Tuesday as the Monarchs routed rival North Carolina Wesleyan 21-4 in a USA South Athletic Conference matchup at Monarch Stadium. The triumph set a school record for victories in a season for the Monarchs as Methodist improved to 9-2 overall and 3-1 in the USA South. After opening the season with two one-goal defeats, Methodist has now won nine straight games heading into Saturday’s big showdown at Christopher Newport. release
 

March 18, 2006
Eight straight! Monarchs tie school record with 15-4 rout at Bridgewater
West scores six goals as Methodist improves to 8-2 overall
BRIDGEWATER, Va. – With every victory is a new milestone for the Methodist Monarch lacrosse team, and Saturday was no different at non-conference foe Bridgewater. Thanks to a strong second half, the Monarchs routed Bridgewater 15-4 for their unprecedented eighth straight victory. In addition, the victory improves Methodist to 8-2 overall under first year head coach Beth Brundage. That ties the school record for victories in a season, which was set by last season’s squad. release

March 16, 2006
Seven straight! Monarchs roll past Ferrum 18-2 in USA South lacrosse
McGonagle paces balanced Methodist scoring attack with four goals, two assists
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The two-game losing skid at the start of the 2006 season is now a distant memory for the Methodist Monarch lacrosse team. On Thursday, the Monarchs added to their school record for consecutive victories with an impressive 18-2 USA South Athletic Conference victory over visiting Ferrum at Monarch Stadium. Methodist, which improves to 7-2 overall and 2-1 in the USA South, has now won an unprecedented seven straight games. Lauren McGonagle paced the Monarchs with four goals and two assists. release
 

March 16, 2006
Five straight! Strong second half propels Monarchs past College of Notre Dame
Methodist improves to 5-2 overall as Cushman scores six goals
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The winning streak reached five straight for the Methodist Monarch lacrosse team on Sunday as it used a strong second half to pull away from visiting College of Notre Dame 18-13 at Monarch Stadium. The victory improves Methodist to 5-2 overall, and the five-game winning streak is the best in program history. Katelyn Cushman scored a career-high six goals to pace Methodist. release
 

March 8, 2006
Four straight! Monarchs finish Florida trip with 18-7 rout over Gordon
Record-setting game for West with six goals, six assists
WELLINGTON, Fla. – After starting the 2006 season on a tough edge, the Methodist Monarch lacrosse team is now on a roll. On Wednesday, the Monarchs wrapped up a successful week in Florida with a convincing 18-7 victory over Gordon. Methodist, which has now won four straight games, improves to 4-2 overall. Senior Lindsey West had a record-setting game for the Monarchs with a whopping six goals and six assists. She set the Methodist single-game record for assists with six and tied the Methodist single-game mark for points with 12. release

March 6, 2006
Monarchs make it three straight with 14-7 victory over Elizabethtown
West paces balanced Methodist scoring attack with four goals, two assists
WELLINGTON, Fla. – The Methodist Monarch lacrosse team made it three straight victories on Monday evening, defeating Elizabethtown 14-7. The victory puts Methodist at 3-2 overall on the 2006 season. Lindsey West paced a balanced Methodist scoring attack with four goals and two assists. release


 

March 4, 2006
Late rally lifts Monarchs past improved Averett 13-8
McGonagle scores three goals with five assists as Methodist evens up at 2-2
DANVILLE, Va. – In the past four seasons, Averett was always almost a guaranteed “W” on the schedule for the Methodist Monarch lacrosse team. However, that wasn’t the case on Saturday as the Monarchs fought off an improved Cougar squad 13-8 at Averett. The victory was the second straight for Methodist, which improved to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the USA South. Lauren McGonagle paced Methodist with three goals and five assists. release

 

March 1, 2006
Methodist gives Brundage first victory, defeating York 18-6
McGonagle scores five goals, Cushman scores four for Monarchs
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – After two straight one-goal defeats to open the 2006 lacrosse season, the Methodist Monarchs weren’t going let Wednesday’s game against visiting York get away from them, and they didn’t. The Monarchs gave new head coach Beth Brundage her first collegiate victory with an 18-6 victory at Monarch Stadium. Methodist improves to 1-2 overall on the season. Lauren McGonagle paced the Monarchs with five goals, followed by Katelyn Cushman with four goals. release
 

February 25, 2006
Last-minute rally gives Belmont Abbey thrilling 16-15 victory over Methodist
McGonagle scores six goals as Monarchs fall to 0-2
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Defeat was snatched out of the jaws of victory on Saturday for the Methodist Monarch lacrosse team as visiting Belmont Abbey scored four late goals and came away with a 16-15 victory over Methodist at Monarch Stadium. The defeat, the second straight one-goal defeat for the Monarchs, drops Methodist to 0-2 on the season. Lauren McGonagle scored six goals to pace the Monarchs. release
 

February 22, 2006
Monarchs drop 14-13 decision in Brundage debut
West scores seven goals as Methodist falls in lacrosse season opener
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Methodist Monarch lacrosse team opened the 2006 season on Wednesday, and took one on the chin with a 14-13 defeat against rival Greensboro in USA South Athletic Conference action. The defeat spoiled the debut of new Methodist head coach Beth Brundage. Senior midfielder Lindsey West scored a game-high seven goals for Methodist. release

 

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February 3, 2006
Methodist picked fourth in preseason USA South women’s lacrosse poll
Methodist opens Brundage era with Feb. 22 showdown against rival Greensboro
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The USA South Athletic Conference released its 2006 preseason poll for women’s lacrosse on Wednesday, and the Methodist Monarchs were selected fourth in the seven-team race. Methodist received 21 votes for its fourth-place pick. The Monarchs open the 2006 season with new head coach Beth Brundage's debut on Feb. 22 at home against rival Greensboro. release 

August 12, 2005
Brundage hired as new Methodist women’s lacrosse head coach
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Beth Brundage was officially hired on Friday as the new Methodist women’s lacrosse head coach, Methodist Athletic Director Bob McEvoy announced. Brundage takes over for Jill Penrose, who recorded a 15-15 mark in two seasons with a USA South Athletic Conference regular season championship in 2004 and a USA South Tournament runner-up finish last season. release